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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 527.48 and 270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 527.48 and 270.80 is: 405.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 527.48 = 270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/527.48 = 270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 527.48 × 270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 142,841.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,841.58/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.89

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